SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers significantly upgraded their offensive line in a matter of 30 minutes.
San Francisco has selected Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati with the 17th selection in Thursday's NFL draft, following up their earlier choice of Rutgers tackle Anthony Davis at No. 11.
Iupati is the second highest drafted Vandal in school history. He's also the first Vandal to be taken in the first round since Ray McDonald in 1967.
In Iupati, the 49ers acquired a prospect widely considered the top offensive guard in the draft. He is one of the most physically dominant guards coming out of college.
Talk about an offseason overhaul of the unit that caused coach Mike Singletary concern week after week last season. Bolstering the offensive line was among Singletary's top priorities heading into next season.
The Niners' inconsistent offensive line has allowed an NFL-worst 150 sacks over the past three seasons.
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